Best budget phones
Data updated
548 smartphones in this category
Budget smartphones under $400 with the highest overall MobileRank score. Solid specs at a reasonable price. This selection includes 548 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating. The Realme GT 8 takes first place — 80/100.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 |
30
|
Redmi Note 8
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 329457 | $180 |
| 462 |
29
|
Nokia G11
Nokia · 2022 |
Unisoc T606 | 5050 mAh | 13MP | 333647 | $149 |
| 463 |
29
|
Infinix Hot 40i
Infinix · 2024 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 333647 | $100 |
| 464 |
29
|
Samsung Galaxy A04s
Samsung · 2022 |
Samsung Exynos 850 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 234339 | $139 |
| 465 |
29
|
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung · 2020 |
Exynos 850 | 5000 mAh | 48MP | 234339 | $215 |
| 466 |
29
|
Honor X6
Honor · 2022 |
MediaTek Helio G25 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 163723 | $140 |
| 467 |
29
|
Redmi Note 7
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 347995 | $170 |
| 468 |
29
|
Huawei P30 Lite
Huawei · 2019 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3340 mAh | 48MP | 336905 | $300 |
| 469 |
28
|
Realme Note 60
Realme · 2025 |
Unisoc T612 | 5000 mAh | 32MP | — | $110 |
| 470 |
28
|
Redmi Note 8T
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | 4000 mAh | 48MP | 329457 | $200 |
| 471 |
28
|
Honor 10
Honor · 2018 |
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | 3400 mAh | 16MP | 470805 | $400 |
| 472 |
27
|
Tecno Spark Go 2024
Tecno · 2024 |
Unisoc T606 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 333647 | $80 |
| 473 |
27
|
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Samsung · 2019 |
Exynos 7904 | 4000 mAh | 25MP | 257901 | $250 |
| 474 |
27
|
Google Pixel 3a
Google · 2019 |
Snapdragon 670 | 3000 mAh | 12MP | 322015 | $399 |
| 475 |
26
|
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung · 2019 |
Samsung Exynos 7904 | 4000 mAh | 16MP | 257901 | $220 |
| 476 |
26
|
Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | 3800 mAh | 12MP | 347995 | $399 |
| 477 |
25
|
Redmi 12C
Redmi · 2023 |
MediaTek Helio G85 | 5000 mAh | 50MP | 348562 | $120 |
| 478 |
25
|
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung · 2021 |
MediaTek Helio P35 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 199111 | $130 |
| 479 |
25
|
Redmi A5
Redmi · 2025 |
MediaTek Helio G36 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | 193858 | $90 |
| 480 |
25
|
Realme Note 50
Realme · 2024 |
Unisoc T612 | 5000 mAh | 13MP | — | $100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best — best budget phones 2026?
The Realme GT 8 takes first place, scoring 80/100. The list is sorted by the overall MobileRank rating, and includes 548 models in total.
What is the best budget smartphone of 2026?
The best budget smartphones of 2026 are the models under $400 with the highest OVERALL MobileRank score: the list is sorted by that, not by the value score.
Is it worth buying a budget smartphone?
Modern budget smartphones offer enough performance for everyday tasks, decent cameras, and high-capacity batteries.
How many smartphones are in this category?
This selection includes 548 models, sorted by the overall MobileRank rating.